Pressure on Eden to ease Suez crisis fears
The Daily Mirror and Labour leaders urge Eden to frame any action as precautionary not intervention. They call for a United Nations role and warn public support would collapse if Britain moves to war. Eden defends a defensive buildup after Egypt nationalized the canal, insisting Britain will not allow sole Egyptian control.
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Middle East
Dulles Seeks Peaceful Solution to Suez Crisis
Secretary of State Dulles after a White House briefing with President Eisenhower expressed confidence in a peaceful formula at the London Suez conference. He indicated the United States, Britain, and France seek international operation of the canal rather than Egyptian control.
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Gas Leak Blasts Utah Cafe Killing Several
An explosion at the Lariat Cafe in Monticello Utah likely from a gas leak killed at least seven people and injured 26. Some victims were flown to Salt Lake City Cortez Durango and Grand Junction Colorado. The blast occurred at about 7 PM and was felt three miles away as officials investigated the cause. Witnesses describe a sudden collapse of the cafe during the dinner hour.
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Crab Orchard Man 62 Dies After Heart Attack
Crab Orchard resident Toney Dellamotta, 62, died in a local hospital at 1:30 p.m. Monday after suffering a heart attack at his home. He had lived in Crab Orchard 10 years, previously in Welch and Kentucky, after coming from Italy in 1920. Survivors include his wife Mary, a step son Matthew Haz ard, Ky., daughter Kathleen and son Liva, both Crab Orchard, a brother John in Italy, two sisters Kathleen Bignotti Welch and Frances Vecellio Beckley. The body is at the Caffee Funeral Home pending arrangements.
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Liva
John Dellamotta
Kathleen Bignotti
Frances Vecellio
Beckley
Armstrong to Talk To Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis luncheon guest speaker will be E. D. Armstrong. He will discuss his vacation trip to the northeastern United States and eastern Canada at the El Chico luncheon meeting Friday.
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Democratic convention braces for second Stevenson ballot
At the Chicago convention Adlai Stevenson faces a fight over civil rights and a cloud of favorite son tactics as Southern delegates split their votes. Supporters target two ballots, eyeing gains from New Jersey Massachusetts Washington and several Southern states amid a platform debate and Truman Harriman endorsements.
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Clement speech judged uneven by high school teacher
In Dickson Tennessee a high school speech teacher said Governor Frank Clement appeared nervous and unsuited to the convention style while others, including a cousin and local townspeople, praised portions of his address and his overall performance drew enthusiastic reception from the governor’s campaign audience.
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Harriman Sees Growing Bandwagon in Democratic race
Averell Harriman said a bandwagon for his Democratic presidential bid is developing with support from Maine to New Mexico and Arizona. His HQ put assurances at about 400. Adlai Stevenson supporters claim 600 or more are needed to nominate. He met delegates at the Conrad Hilton with 5,000 invitations. Harris's team noted delegates delaying caucus decisions, signaling discontent with Stevenson.
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Youth Can Win For Democrats Says Mrs. FDR
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt told the Democratic National Convention that the party must rally youth to win in 1956. She urged victory, cited her husband’s quote on fear, and backed Adlai Stevenson for the nomination while Truman supported Harriman.
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Truman Fights To Block Stevenson Nomination At Convention
Former President Harry S. Truman presses a campaign to deny Adlai Stevenson the Democratic nomination. His aides tout early delegate movement while Harriman supporters claim momentum and Truman expects to learn prospects only after the first ballot. He aims to force a multi ballot fight to halt Stevenson's bid.
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Bill) Boyle Jr
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Adlai Estes Rally Delegates For Stevenson Drive
Adlai E Stevenson and Estes Kefauver joined forces to win delegates pledged to Kefauver before his withdrawal, as Walter Reuther of the United Auto Workers publicly backs Stevenson. Kefauver says about half of his promised votes have shifted to Stevenson. the vice presidency was not discussed. Reuther reinforced Stevenson support at a reception in Chicago.
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Neely Unmoved by UMW Aid to Harriman Campaign
West Virginia Senator Matthew M. Neely says he is not concerned by the United Mine Workers endorsement of Averell Harriman. Neely plans to back Adlai Stevenson, arguing UMW backing will not swing WV convention votes or the November popular vote. Close aides say Lewis’s support is lukewarm and may not carry West Virginia for Harriman.
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Five Appointments Expected Tonight City Attor Thornhill
Five appointments are expected tonight in the city with Attorney W. A. Thornhill involved. No further details are provided on the appointments or their scope.
City council hearing and commission appointments planned
Beckley officials announce a 7:30 p.m. Planning and Zoning meeting to review terms of five city commissions and a report on the Biggs-Johnston-With-Tow site. Terms expired for Waldo LaFon J. W. Maxwell Crewe Maples E. G. Lartick Earl Carter but continue until successors are named. Reverend L. L. Reckart to give invocation.
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Night sky table notes Antares and Saturn positions
The Sun sets at 7 19 p m and rises at 4 40 a m on Wednesday. The Moon sets at 12 27 a m and appears near Antares tonight. In February Saturn will move eastward and appear near Antares in the Moon's current position. A full moon comes next Tuesday.
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Betsy Threat Fades as Miami Braces for Storm
Hurricane Betsy weakened as it curved toward the Florida coast between Palm Beach and Melbourne. Forecaster Paul Moore said winds near the storm’s eye would reach 73 mph or more and the center could approach the coast late tonight or early Wednesday, with the storm likely striking farther north if its path holds.
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